Clinical Dietitian

Sodexo Careers • Silver Spring, MD

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD, White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD, and Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, MD. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple acute care hospital settings within a leading healthcare system. While flexibility to support any of the three locations is required, the dietitian will be assigned to a single facility each workday and will not be expected to travel between sites during the same day. We welcome applications from both experienced registered dietitians and new graduates seeking to build their clinical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN) or eligible
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Maryland
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, adapt to changing patient needs, and thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice.

Nice To Haves

• In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
• In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for hospitalized patients across diverse inpatient populations
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with hospital policies, approved protocols, and state regulations
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams and identify patients at risk for malnutrition to support timely intervention
• Document nutrition care, recommendations, and patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Benefits

• Reimbursement for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership dues, state licensure fees, and CDR recertification
• Paid time off package including three weeks of vacation, eight paid holidays, and three personal days annually
• Continuing education reimbursement to support professional growth and development
• Advancement opportunities through Sodexo's Clinical Career Ladder Program
• Scrubs provided by Sodexo as part of the clinical dress code
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level